The Toledo City, Cebu native confessed she had a difficult time getting sponsors since everyone was focused on helping in relief efforts for super typhoon Yolanda victims. She said ‘Thank goodness for the Mutya ng Pilipinas organisation for helping me. Without them, preparing would be harder.’

Angeli bagged the 2013 Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism crown in July, earning her the right to represent the country in the international pageant which is now on its 17th year.